workflow

noun — 2 senses

workflow

noun

UK /ˈwɜːkfləʊ/ · US /ˈwɝkfloʊ/

Etymology From work + flow.

1

The flowrate at which a flow of work takes place.

  • streamline the workflow
  • optimize the workflow
3 more examples
  • workflow management
  • The team redesigned their workflow to improve efficiency.
  • This software automates several steps in the workflow.
2

Business Especially A process or procedure by which tasks are completed. It may be defined by a flowchart with actors, actions, results, decisions, and action paths.

Derived terms
tapeless workflow

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